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# Quick Convert Widget

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In this section, we will guide you through the process of shortening URLs, customizing them, and sharing them with your audience.
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### <mark style="color:purple;">Effortless Url Shortening</mark>

Shortening URLs in quic.ly is a breeze, and we'll start with the **Quick Convert Widget**, a simple and efficient method accessible from every page within the app.

Quick Convert Widget

<figure><img src="/files/vaIcU46g0gefm32EnYdE" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 1. Quick convert widget</p></figcaption></figure>

**How to Use the Quick Convert Widget:**

1. **Enter your long url:** Paste the long URL you wish to shorten into the centre input field.

<figure><img src="/files/s7z7WYHXWTaKZfB6aKux" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 2. Paste url in quick convert widget</p></figcaption></figure>

2. **Click "Shorten"**: Initiate the shortening process by clicking the "Shorten" button. Our system will swiftly generate a concise link for you.

   <figure><img src="/files/ds1ObbLnjdmNsvuDdXuF" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 3. Copy shortened link to clipboard</p></figcaption></figure>
3. **Your Shortened URL**: Once processed, your shortened URL will instantly appear on the widget. Simply click the copy button to copy the URL and start sharing your content.

<figure><img src="/files/Ec1ODzMcamSDO8En93Uh" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 4. Url copied to clipboard</p></figcaption></figure>

**Post-Shortening Navigation in quic.ly:**

Upon utilizing the Quick Convert Widget to shorten a URL, the behavior varies based on the page you are currently on:

* **Dashboard, Analytics, Links, and QR Codes Pages:**
  * The URL component seamlessly integrates into the list of URLs on these pages.
  * This integration allows you to effortlessly customize titles and aliases using the URL component.

<figure><img src="/files/Z20IkJungRWwZFaGPG3x" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 5. Dashboard view: Newly shortened url below metrics</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/7VL68QVCE7StRkfvubvT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 6. Links page view. Newly shortened url in the list of urls</p></figcaption></figure>

* **Other Pages:**
  * The Quick Convert Widget remains self-contained and doesn't impact any other part of the page.

<figure><img src="/files/QQPIcqUaPVoAYVK3Z3Hx" alt=""><figcaption><p>Img 7. Home page. Self contained quick convert widget</p></figcaption></figure>